CVE-2005-0057

Description

The Hyperlink Object Library for Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted link that triggers an "unchecked buffer" in the library, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 47.00% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-015	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A713	vdb entry signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html	us government resource third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12479	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19110	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3203	vdb entry signature
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013119	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/14195	third party advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2570	vdb entry signature
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820427	us government resource third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0057?: CVE-2005-0057 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0057?: To fix CVE-2005-0057, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0057 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0057 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~47% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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